Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Inpatient Psychiatrist Associate Medical Director of Youth Services $420k per year
Mesilla Valley Hospital Las Cruces, NM

About the Facility

Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed, freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization programs for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The hospital offers mental health and substance-use services in a safe, multidisciplinary treatment environment and maintains accreditation through The Joint Commission, NMCYFD, and TRICARE .

Position Summary

The Inpatient Psychiatrist, Associate Medical Director for Youth Services delivers psychiatric care to children and adolescents (ages 6 17) within an acute inpatient setting while supporting medical leadership and clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for inpatient youth.
• Provide daily psychiatric care, including treatment planning and discharge management for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Offer clinical oversight, teaching, and mentorship to residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Support medical and administrative leadership teams in program development and quality initiatives.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time Employed or 1099
• Schedule: Monday Friday, day shift
• Call: Optional paid weekend coverage
• Caseload: daily encounters
• Visa Support: J-1 eligible
• Daily Flexibility: Ability to complete administrative tasks offsite after patient care

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $410,000-$430,000
• Additional earnings: Youth Services Directorship Stipend, productivity bonus, and call/weekends.
• 26 days of Paid-Time Off, CME package, malpractice with tail coverage.
• Sign-on bonus, Relocation assistance, and Student Loan Repayment available.
• 401(k) with company match & employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
• Certification: BC/BE in General Psychiatry (required).
• Certification: BE/BC General Psychiatry (required); BE/BC Child Adolescent Psychiatry (strongly preferred).
• Licensure: Current New Mexico physician/medical license in good standing, or the ability to obtain required license.
• Credentialing: Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.

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